Oswego tries drive-thru economics
No official date is set, but the city of Oswego will soon be home to a new Taco Bell location. At first glance, this may seem like a triumph for a city full of broke, stoned college students. Oswego and…
In the Office: Unfortunate weather calls for additional bus
Looking out the window to frosty and bitter winter conditions is a constant occurrence at Oswego State. Just the thought of having to walk from a residence hall like The Village or Seneca Hall is chilling to the bone on…
Staff Editorial: Little Donny’s Big Parade
President Donald Trump’s vision of marching soldiers, confetti and tanks rolling down the streets of Washington D.C. is slowly becoming a likely, yet unnecessary, reality. Last month, an anonymous military official told The Washington Post that Trump requested a “parade…
Early arrivals had limited food options
It can be disappointing when break is over and students must return to campus. Many students, however, are arriving weeks prior to the standard arrival time. This includes international students, student athletes and student employees of the school, such as…
Even Donald Trump should be able to speak freely on Twitter
It is in the nature of the president of the United States to be controversial. Today, social media is just as controversial. It makes sense, then, that the use of social media by President Donald Trump would be very controversial….
HGTV provides unlikely escapism
As a generation that has been highly exposed to ample amounts of streaming services and is much less focused on traditional cable, many millennials are actually tuning in to HGTV. Millennials, along with generation Z, make up for 55 percent…
Nassar will surely receive his just deserts in life behind bars
Dr. Larry Nassar, former U.S. Olympic gymnastics athletic physician and Michigan State University faculty member, will be spending the rest of his life in prison. The despicable doctor used his position of trust and authority to sexually assault more than…
Super Bowl: Rich American tradition
America and the Super Bowl go together like cookies and milk, and not because it is the most important game in the country’s favorite sport, nor is it because the mascots for this year’s participants, the Patriots and the Eagles,…
Make way, clear shelves for e-books
When it comes to the title of “Biggest Waste of Space,” it is safe to say college textbooks would be right near the top. Could these books be more obsolete? Some books can be up to a couple hundred dollars…
When does #MeToo go too far?
The harsh realities of the #MeToo movement have brought down a number of once highly respected people and for good reason. However, a problem that arises with the movement is where the line between what is ok and what is…
